Continuing from the book The Fifth Agreement, Rev. Patrick discusses the Second Agreement---don't take anything personally. What people think of us is none of our business. Gossip and blame need not affect us, since it isn't about us. Just let the dogs bark.
There is no private good; likewise, there is no private criticism. Criticism of others is criticism of the Self.
We are each here to live our highest potential, to give birth to consciousness. To get better at not taking things personally, or being impeccable with our word, we simply need to become aware and put space between the experience and our response.
